Reducing hazardous drinking and improving HIV care for men with HIV in fishing communities
Official title: Reducing hazardous alcohol use and optimizing treatment as prevention among men living with HIV in risk environments
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-11593929 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A behavioral program helps men with HIV in Lake Victoria’s fishing communities drink less and stick to HIV treatment, aiming for better health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $368,274 |
| NIH project number | 3R01AA031650-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11593929 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adult men with HIV living in fishing communities around Lake Victoria who report hazardous drinking.
✕Less likely to help
Men not engaging in hazardous drinking or not on ART may derive limited benefits from this specific intervention.
What this research studies
This project tests Kisoboka, a combined behavioral and structural approach designed to reduce risky alcohol use and improve ART adherence among men living with HIV in fishing communities. Building on a pilot showing reductions in heavy drinking and better ART adherence, the plan is a larger randomized trial to pinpoint which components drive benefits. Participants will receive motivational interviewing, behavioral economics strategies, and changes to reduce cash access that fuels drinking, with outcomes including viral suppression and treatment engagement. The study aims to inform scalable strategies that fit the local context and barriers in these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could lead to higher ART adherence and viral suppression, improving longevity and quality of life for men with HIV in high-risk environments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot data showed promising reductions in alcohol use and ART adherence, supporting progression to a larger trial.
Where this research is happening
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kiene, Susan Maria — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Kiene, Susan Maria
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.